Made a Decision...Doing It Alone.

[MILF69]

I mad a dicision this week that I want to seriously do a figure show. I started training seriously 29 weeks ago and have made great improvements to my body. But being the competetitive person I am I always want more. I've thought alot about this for a long tme and in the past few weeks have had alot of people (men and women) at the gym ask me if I was getting ready to compete. I said no and they encouraged me to try and do a show. I believe I am mentally a physically ready for the challange the only draw back is that I will go for it on my own without my trainng partner. I'm a little hesitant about it but I think I can do it.

My stats: 5' 7-1/2", 145lbs. last checked 13.7% BF

What I need now is feedback on diet and split. Here's my diet as of this week (this past Monday) and workout split:

Diet:
Breakfast - Plain oatmeal with splenda and cinnamon, 1 scoop whey protien and coffee

Mid-morning - 6 oz. Extra lean gr. turkey and 1 cup broccoli

Lunch - 6 oz. fish or chicken, 1 slice whole grain bread, salad w/fat-free dressing

Mid-Afternoon - 1 green apple, 2 tbsp. all natural/organic peanut butter, 1 scoop whey protien

Dinner - 6-8 oz. chicken, and broccoli

Snack - 1 scoop whey protien

*1-1-1/2 gal. of water a day

Split:
Monday - Chest, abs, 30 minutes cardio (running)

Tuesday - Back , 30 minutes cardio (elipticle)

Wednesday - Shoulders, abs, 30 minutes cardio (running)

Thursday - Legs, 20 minutes cardio (bike)

Friday - Bi's and Tri's, abs, 30 minutes cardio (elipticle)

Saturday - Mix it up, 30 minutes cardio (bike)

Sunday - Off

Thanks for the feedback and/or encouragment!

 

[Sassy69]

Congrats on your progress! Of course you can do a show!

What sort of time frame did you have in mind? If you're in the US, the season is quickly comign to a close and generally starts up in March.

You shoudl read thru the So You Want To Compete sticky at the top of the board!

 

[jenscats5]

Any ideas on dates yet??

A tip: order your suits about 4 months in advance & give an earlier date than the actual date so they don't deliver your suit(s) on the day of the show.

 

[MILF69]

Congrats on your progress! Of course you can do a show!

What sort of time frame did you have in mind? If you're in the US, the season is quickly comign to a close and generally starts up in March.

You shoudl read thru the So You Want To Compete sticky at the top of the board!

Thabnks Sassy! I've been asking around and here in MI the first one I believe is in March. Does this sound like a good time frame?

 

[MILF69]

Any ideas on dates yet??

A tip: order your suits about 4 months in advance & give an earlier date than the actual date so they don't deliver your suit(s) on the day of the show.

any suggestions on where to get a suit? I know they have to be custom made to you and a bit expensive. Thanks for your help!

 

[jenscats5]

any suggestions on where to get a suit? I know they have to be custom made to you and a bit expensive. Thanks for your help!

Look in the "So you want to compete?" thread - there's lots of sites there where you can order suits. And yes - they are expensive!

 

[MILF69]

Look in the "So you want to compete?" thread - there's lots of sites there where you can order suits. And yes - they are expensive!

I will...thanks!

 

[RADAR]

Look in the "So you want to compete?" thread - there's lots of sites there where you can order suits. And yes - they are expensive!

They didn't have my size! (groan)


RADAR

 

[bluehen]

Thabnks Sassy! I've been asking around and here in MI the first one I believe is in March. Does this sound like a good time frame?

Good luck lot's of people say "I'll do a show when I look like person X". If you want to do a show in March just make sure you are giving yourself enough time to get ready, there is no reason you can't do a later show if you need more time.

 

[bluehen]

They didn't have my size! (groan)


RADAR

Sounds like an idea for next years halloween outfit.

 

[jenscats5]

What I need now is feedback on diet and split. Here's my diet as of this week (this past Monday) and workout split:

Diet:
Breakfast - Plain oatmeal with splenda and cinnamon, 1 scoop whey protien and coffee

Mid-morning - 6 oz. Extra lean gr. turkey and 1 cup broccoli

Lunch - 6 oz. fish or chicken, 1 slice whole grain bread, salad w/fat-free dressing

Mid-Afternoon - 1 green apple, 2 tbsp. all natural/organic peanut butter, 1 scoop whey protien

Dinner - 6-8 oz. chicken, and broccoli

Snack - 1 scoop whey protien

*1-1-1/2 gal. of water a day

Split:
Monday - Chest, abs, 30 minutes cardio (running)

Tuesday - Back , 30 minutes cardio (elipticle)

Wednesday - Shoulders, abs, 30 minutes cardio (running)

Thursday - Legs, 20 minutes cardio (bike)

Friday - Bi's and Tri's, abs, 30 minutes cardio (elipticle)

Saturday - Mix it up, 30 minutes cardio (bike)

Sunday - Off

Thanks for the feedback and/or encouragment!

Since you're at around 14% bf now - you might just want to work on keeping the muscle you have, depending on how much you have, or trying to add some muscle over the next couple of months - since you're not going to do a show until March.

The closer you get to the show, as in the last month, you'll need to cut out the stuff I bolded - like oats, protein powder, etc. But that also depends on YOU & your body. I know people who leave it in - I personally can't as it bloats me - everything bloats me so the last 30 days for me, I can only have green beans, for example.

Doing your 1st show is more of a learning process than anything else. Do the best you can & take a lot of notes, ie keeping a journal, so you know what to tweak, add or change for next time.

Also, start working on getting your suits/shoes NOW & start practicing in your shoes so you feel comfortable. Also start thinking about what Federation you'll be doing & start checking out how they do their posing. For example, the posing for NPC is completely different than the OCB......

 

[MILF69]

Good luck lot's of people say "I'll do a show when I look like person X". If you want to do a show in March just make sure you are giving yourself enough time to get ready, there is no reason you can't do a later show if you need more time.

Thanks for the advice! I've never been one to compare myself to someone else...body...I just want to be the best I can be...I want to look like me not like person "X". I just finished a cycle of Var and plan to do another cycle shrtly so I think I can get some good size and then really cut up before March. Like you said, If the time comes around and I'm not ready I'll go for the next date. I understand all the hell I will go through for this and I'm ready. Thanks!

 

[BOWTECH]

Good luck with the show prep. Just remember when you set your mind to do something you can accomplish your goals. DO NOT let anyone or anything stand in your way. If you want it bad enough you can do it! Good luck in your quest. The EF family is behind you!

 

[MILF69]

Good luck with the show prep. Just remember when you set your mind to do something you can accomplish your goals. DO NOT let anyone or anything stand in your way. If you want it bad enough you can do it! Good luck in your quest. The EF family is behind you!

Thanks Bowtech! I'll need all the support I can get!